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Cordova, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
116 Population 464/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $40,882 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $274,493 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 2,733 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cordova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,564 ft (477 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates40.7164°N, 97.3516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySeward County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 106 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 127 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 128 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 123 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 128 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 130 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 141 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 128 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 102 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 121 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 138 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 120 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 129 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 128 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 120 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

788 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 507 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 88 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 44 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 27 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 24 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 9 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Cordova has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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